Childcare Centre Cook

Full-Time Centre Chef | Rose Cottage Childcare

Location: Leichhardt, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join our beautiful Rose Cottage community!

Rose Cottage Childcare is a small, boutique early childhood education and care service located in Leichhardt. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, nurturing environment where children, families and educators feel part of a genuine community.

We are currently seeking an experienced, passionate and organised Full-Time Chef to join our team and become an important part of daily life at Rose Cottage.

Our kitchen is at the heart of our service. We provide children with fresh, nutritious and home-cooked meals each day, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing beautiful food while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and allergy management.

About the role

As our Centre Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and preparing fresh, nutritious meals for children each day
• Creating varied and appealing menus in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines
• Catering for children with allergies, intolerances and specific dietary requirements
• Maintaining strict food safety, hygiene and allergen management practices
• Managing kitchen stock, ordering and food storage
• Maintaining accurate kitchen and food safety records
• Working closely with the Centre Director and educators regarding children's individual dietary needs
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and compliant at all times
• Building positive relationships with our children, educators and families

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Chef or Cook, ideally within childcare, education, healthcare or a high-volume kitchen
• Is passionate about preparing healthy, nutritious food
• Has excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Has experience managing food allergies and special dietary requirements
• Is highly organised and able to manage a kitchen independently
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean and well-organised workspace
• Has strong communication skills and enjoys being part of a team
• Has a genuine love for working within a children's environment

Essential requirements

• Relevant Chef or Commercial Cookery qualifications
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Current Working With Children Check
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen management
• Ability to work independently and manage the daily operations of the kitchen

Why join Rose Cottage?

Rose Cottage is a small service with a big heart. We value our team and believe that every person plays an important role in creating a positive experience for our children and families.

You will enjoy:

• A welcoming and supportive team
• A beautiful boutique childcare environment
• The opportunity to create wholesome, home-cooked meals
• Being part of a close-knit community
• A Monday to Friday role with no weekends or late nights
• A stable, full-time position

If you are a passionate Chef who would love to bring your skills into a warm and family-focused childcare environment, we would love to hear from you.

Email - [email protected]

Apply now and become part of the Rose Cottage family!